The NEJM with the infamous “Oscar the Cat” sign:
Oscar the Cat has had an uncanny ability to predict when residents are about to die. Thus far, he has presided over the deaths of more than 25 residents on the third floor of Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Providence, Rhode Island. His mere presence at the bedside is viewed by physicians and nursing home staff as an almost absolute indicator of impending death, allowing staff members to adequately notify families.
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What if it turns out the cat just has XDR tuberculosis and is actually killing them. Won’t you all feel silly then!!
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